Section Chief GI
The preferred Physician (Chief of Gastroenterology) will be an established, funded investigator. The candidate will have board eligibility/certification; credentials sufficient for academic appointment to the University of New Mexico (UNM), Department of Medicine; qualify for a faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Medicine; and possess leadership and administrative experience sufficient to lead the Gastroenterology Division. Active basic and clinical research in the Division includes programs in epithelial biology, intestinal pathogens, gut microbiome, liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and interventional endoscopy. As the Chief of Gastroenterology, you will be expected to provide comprehensive Gastroenterology services to Veterans, along with supervisory oversight to the Gastroenterology Section. Candidates must have clinical expertise in hepatology or therapeutic endoscopy. The candidate will provide services such as examinations, consultation services related to gastroenterology or hepatology, management of patients with current treatment regiment, and admission status as necessary. Attendance is required to gastroenterology team meetings, Medicine Service meetings, and meetings with UNM Department of Internal Medicine. You may be asked to serve on committees, participate in quality assurance programs, assist our facility in meeting established performance measures in the area of gastroenterology. In this position, you will be responsible for the training of gastroenterology fellows, residents and medical students. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
00 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certification for gastroenterology Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (15-44pounds); Light carrying (Under 15 pounds):
Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 2 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; mental/emotional stability required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
00 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certification for gastroenterology Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (15-44pounds); Light carrying (Under 15 pounds):
Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 2 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; mental/emotional stability required.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$125,000 to $400,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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